4-days Private Golden Triangle Tour

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Duration4 days

DepartsTraveler pickup is offered

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Embark on this 4-days private tour of Golden Triangle. Immerse yourself in the history and culture one of the India’s popular tours of Golden Triangle. From Delhi travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Admire the beauty of Taj Mahal followed by a visit the magnificent Agra fort and many legacies of Mughal Empire including the ghost town Fatehpursikri. Discover the Hilltop forts & glorious palaces of Rajasthan’s capital city ‘Jaipur. Climb the famous Amber fort on elephants back. Explore the colorful and friendly bazaars of Jaipur before heading back to Delhi. Enjoy the personalized service of your own guide as your senses are overloaded on this journey of discovery.Highlights- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal- Discover the Ghost Town Fatehpursikri- Elephant ride up-to Amber Fort in Jaipur- Discover the local colorful markets and Bazaars in Jaipur

Day 01: Delhi / AgraThis morning, your driver will meet you at your hotel/apartment/home-stay etc at 8am. You will the be driving to Agra along India’s one of the finest freeways. Enroute visit of Mathura & Vrindavan, which are the most important places of pilgrimage for devotees of Lord Krishna. There are over 5,000 temples in Vrindavan. Upon arrival check into the hotel and fresh n up.After a brief rest & relaxation, we ride to the massive Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. Drive back to hotel and stay overnight!Day 02: Agra / Jaipur (via Fatehpursikri & Step-well)A dawn visit to the fabled Taj Mahal to witness the magical effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this brilliant white marble building. Later we return back to our hotel for breakfast. We will start driving to Jaipur enroute visit of deserted capital city of Fatehpursikri. From here we continue driving to Abhaneri village. It is popular for Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple. The major attraction here is Chand Baori – step well. Upon arrival check into the hotel. This evening, we will make a round trip to Chowki Dhani to watch puppet show while enjoying traditionally served meals/Thali. Drive back to the hotel, stay overnight!Day 03: Jaipur SightseeingThis morning, we visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Jaipurs. We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years. Our guide will elaborate on the history of this architectural masterpiece with its mirror-studded alcoves, dazzling mosaics and water-cooled swings that delight today’s visitors as they did their former royal residents.Post lunch, we proceed on a tour of 'City Palace'. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace lies in the heart of the city and occupies the whole central grid. The fortified wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles, which surrounded the wall that time. Our next stop will be at Jantar Mantar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. Drive back to the hotel.Day 04: Jaipur / DelhiAfter breakfast, choose a Hot Air Balloon ride which lasts for approximately an hour. A hot air balloon ride is one of the most exciting activities to indulge in Jaipur. Fly over the mighty forts and palaces and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Jaipur as you take this ride.Sit back to relax, and, enjoy the return journey back to Delhi.

What’s included

3 nights accommodation

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Breakfast

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Transport by private vehicle

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi / Agra This morning, your driver will meet you at your hotel/apartment/home-stay etc at 8am. You will the be driving to Agra along India’s one of the finest freeways. Enroute visit of Mathura &amp; Vrindavan, which are the most important places of pilgrimage for devotees of Lord Krishna. There are over 5,000 temples in Vrindavan. Upon arrival check into the hotel and fresh n up.
After a brief rest &amp; relaxation, we ride to the massive Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of the courtyards, mosques &amp; private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. Drive back to hotel and stay overnight!

Day 02: Agra / Jaipur (via Fatehpursikri &amp; Step-well) A dawn visit to the fabled Taj Mahal to witness the magical effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this brilliant white marble building. Later we return back to our hotel for breakfast. We will start driving to Jaipur enroute visit of deserted capital city of Fatehpursikri. From here we continue driving to Abhaneri village. It is popular for Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple. The major attraction here is Chand Baori – step well. Upon arrival check into the hotel. This evening, we will make a round trip to Chowki Dhani to watch puppet show while enjoying traditionally served meals/Thali. Drive back to the hotel, stay overnight!

Day 03: Jaipur Sightseeing This morning, we visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Jaipurs. We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years. Our guide will elaborate on the history of this architectural masterpiece with its mirror-studded alcoves, dazzling mosaics and water-cooled swings that delight today’s visitors as they did their former royal residents.
Post lunch, we proceed on a tour of 'City Palace'. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace lies in the heart of the city and occupies the whole central grid. The fortified wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles, which surrounded the wall that time. Our next stop will be at Jantar Mantar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. Drive back to the hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur / Delhi After breakfast, choose a Hot Air Balloon ride which lasts for approximately an hour. A hot air balloon ride is one of the most exciting activities to indulge in Jaipur. Fly over the mighty forts and palaces and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Jaipur as you take this ride.
Sit back to relax, and, enjoy the return journey back to Delhi.

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